Weslaco High School

Weslaco High School was founded in 1921[3] alongside the Weslaco Independent School District, and was the first high school serving Weslaco, Texas until the construction of Weslaco East High School in fall 2000. As of today, the high school's present location has not changed since 1973. For the 2009–2010 school year, Weslaco High School is currently a TEA "Recognized" School.[4]

Weslaco High School
Weslaco High's Logo
Location
1005 W Pike Blvd

Weslaco
,
(Hidalgo County)
,
Texas
78596

United States
Coordinates26.168939°N 98.002596°W / 26.168939; -98.002596
Information
School typePublic High School
Established1921 (1921)
1973 (current location)
NCES District ID4844960[1]
SuperintendentDr. Priscilla Canales
NCES School ID484496005125[2]
PrincipalYvett Morales
Teaching staff160.35 (FTE)[2][lower-alpha 1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,430 (2018-19)[2][lower-alpha 1]
Average class size30
Student to teacher ratio15.15[2][lower-alpha 1]
CampusLarge Suburb
Color(s)  Purple
  White
SloganGo! Fight! Win! Hard Work Pays Off
Fight songNational Emblem March
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Powerlifting, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Cheerleading, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling
MascotPanther
PublicationHi-Life Magazine
YearbookLa Palma
Websitewhs.wisd.us
  1. 2018-19 school year

Weslaco High serves the following areas:[5][6] Much of Weslaco, Villa Verde,[7] half of Olivarez,[8] the WISD portion of Midway South,[9] the WISD portion of Midway North,[10] and a section of the WISD portion of Mila Doce.[11]

Music Department

The widely recognized marching band from Weslaco High is the Weslaco Panther Corps. Originally the colors of the Corps were green and gold, but later changed to Dark Candy Purple and Crystal White to accommodate the colors of the high school.

Another department within Weslaco High is the Weslaco High Orchestra. No main colors are sported in this group, but purple is the main color over all groups and clubs within the school itself.

Bobby Lackey Stadium
Bobby Lackey Home side entrance
Bobby Lackey Stadium
Bobby Lackey Field

From 1973 to 1989 the football stadium was named Barbee Nehaus Stadium. In 1990, a new Weslaco High stadium was built and named Panther Stadium. In recognition of one of Weslaco High's most famous students, the stadium was renamed Bobby Lackey Stadium in the summer of 2002. From 2002 onward, the 15,000-capacity Bobby Lackey Stadium has served both Weslaco High School and Weslaco East High School.

In May 2009, renovation of the stadium began to increase seating capacity as well as adding various new features to the Stadium costing an estimate of $7 Million .[12] The home side seating serves 7,100 fans with approximately 1,000 seats with purple VIP backrest seating accommodations. The visitor side bleacher seating serves approximately 6,300 fans.[13] The lower level of the press box incorporates home and visitor independent ticket booth sales. The exterior façade has distinct arches over the first floor, thus also serving as protection to the fans from the elements.

Notable alumni

See also

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Weslaco Isd". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Weslaco High School (484496005125)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  3. A., GARZA, ALICIA (June 15, 2010). "WESLACO, TX". www.tshaonline.org.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. "Texas Education Agency". Archived from the original on August 24, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2011.
  5. "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hidalgo County, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on July 9, 2017.
  6. "High School Attendance Zones." Weslaco Independent School District. Retrieved on July 11, 2017. Persons using Mozilla Firefox to directly view this file may encounter problems
  7. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Villa Verde CDP, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on July 11, 2017.
  8. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Olivarez CDP, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on July 11, 2017.
  9. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Midway South CDP, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on July 11, 2017.
  10. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Midway North CDP, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on July 11, 2017.
  11. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Mila Doce CDP, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on July 11, 2017.
  12. "Prodigy Construction Management, LLC". prodigycompany.com.
  13. "SCHOOLinSITES". weslacoisd.schoolinsites.com.
  14. "Tom Barker Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2019 – via www.basketball-reference.com.
  15. Hendricks, Mark (July 26, 2001). "Iwo Jima: In Memory Of A Friend". Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  16. Severo, Richard (January 5, 2009). "Pat Hingle, Versatile Actor With Recurring Role in Batman Movies, Dies at 84". The New York Times. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  17. "Weslaco grad, veteran actor Pat Hingle dies". Valley Morning Star. Harlingen, Texas. Associated Press. January 9, 2009. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  18. Cherry, Brice (April 23, 2011). "High School Hall of Fame profile: Bobby Lackey was legend of Texas Valley". Waco Tribune-Herald. Retrieved April 15, 2019 – via www.wacotrib.com.
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